Stacy Mcdonald-Taylor
No Spoilers Here: Making the Most of Your ‘Star Wars’ Movie Experience
"I am a Jedi, like my father before me."
True story, even though, I will admit I’m not a Skywalker. I can still remember playing...
Just Say No To Candy: Non-Food Valentines for Kids
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday. I enjoy the bubbly fun Valentine’s Day brings; but the candy-coated rush to get valentines ready for...
Peter Rabbit, a Stone Cold Killer?
Let me preface this by saying my family loves Peter Rabbit.
The books, the cartoons, the little stuffed plushes. He is mischievous, quirky, and loves...
Beyond Story Time: 10 Things You May Not Know About the Jacksonville Public Library
The Jacksonville Public Library and its awesome librarians played a huge role during those tender pre-pre-K years with my children. Hopefully, you already know that...
Best Baby Shower Spots in Jacksonville
People rarely greet baby showers with indifference. These events either fill you with an inexplicable sense of joy or dread. Sometimes mamas-to-be get the...
Is Your Recycling Headed to the Landfill?
I cannot remember a time when recycling wasn’t a part of my life. As a child, I was surrounded by campaigns and curricula that...
10 Father’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids
Recently, I spotted a dad wearing the coolest shirt at an indoor play gym. It said, “Dads don’t babysit. It is called parenthood.” In...
Moms Doing More in the 904: Sarah Rogers, Foster Florida Advocate
When I first had the pleasure of meeting Sarah Rogers, I was elbow-deep in poop — and yet it is one of my favorite...
Gardening Fails: Embracing My Brown Thumb
If you had told me a few years ago that our garden would grow in fall, winter, spring, and summer, and we would yield...
Experience the Chinese New Year Celebration
You may think, with January in the rearview mirror, that New Year’s celebrations are done. If you do, you are missing out on one...
Why My Christmas Tree Stays Up PAST New Year’s Day!
As I type this, I am sitting by the twinkling lights of our Christmas tree. Yes, it’s still up, and it won’t be coming...
Easy, At-Home Fourth of July Crafts
I cannot believe it is already the Fourth of July this week — summer is certainly flying by! Independence Day is an exciting time...